Nominations for New Montreal Anglo Theatre Awards Announced

The nominations for the new English-language theatre awards are in. They’re called the METAs. (Which standsfor Montreal English Theatre Awards.) The founding of this new entity by members of the theatre community means that Montreal anglo artists will, at last, have the opportunity to be judged by their peers. The lucky winners will earn a new form of public praise for what they have done. As for cash, dream on.

The META awards for the 2012-2013 season will be given out on Oct. 21, 2013, at the Rialto Theatre.

The Quebec Drama Federation has kindly supplied us with the complet list of nominations, now posted below.

With the arrival of the METAS, apparently the former English-language theatre award, the MECCAS, which used to be chosen by some local theatre critics, are being discontinued. This is a good thing on the name front . METAS and MECCAS could become confused with each other. Neither moniker is very inspiring to tell the truth. But perhaps the META title is a work-in-progress. They could always rebrand the awards as ??? Any suggestions?

May the best thespians win!

2012-2013 MONTREAL ENGLISH THEATRE AWARDS NOMINEES
The METAs 2012-2013 Committee and Jury are pleased to announce the nominees for the inaugural awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in English theatre in Montreal. The jury considered all registered productions from September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013.

Outstanding Ensemble (Professional and Independent)August, An Afternoon in the Country – Centaur Theatre Company
The Bacchae – Scapegoat Carnivale
The Hound of the Baskervilles – Theatre Lac Brome
Innocence Lost: A Play About Steven Truscott – Centaur Theatre Company
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Repercussion Theatre

The METAs will be presented at a ceremony on Monday October 21st, 2013 at The Rialto Theatre (5723 avenue du Parc, Montreal) at 7pm. The event is open to the public. Tickets are available at www.theatrerialto.ca or by contacting the Quebec Drama Federation at 514-875-8698 (www.quebecdrama.org). Tickets are $25 (including tax).

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